View up to date information on how Illinois is responding to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and find helpful resources at the
State of Illinois Coronavirus Response Site and the Illinois House Democratic Caucus Coronavirus Resource Site.
Latest Updates:
Hoffman Encourages Businesses to Apply for Funding Through $220 Million Relief Program
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – To provide a much-needed lifeline to small businesses in the Metro East, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, is urging businesses to apply for additional funding available through a new round of the Business Interruption Grant (BIG) program.
Moylan Applauds Investment in COVID-19 Response Job Creation
DES PLAINES, Ill. – State Rep Marty Moylan, D-Des Plaines, is lauding the recent $16 million investment to provide over 1,000 unemployed Illinois residents with jobs aiding in the response effort toward the COVID-19 pandemic.
Moylan Highlights Federal Opioid Epidemic Funding Aimed at Combating Opioid Abuse in Illinois
DES PLAINES, Ill. – State Rep. Marty Moylan, D-Des Plaines, is bringing attention to the recent $36.7 million in federal funding received to continue fighting against the opioid crisis in Illinois and the expanded prevention and recovery programs it will fund.
Slaughter, Brookins, Jr. and Moore Host 6th Annual Back-to-School Event
CHICAGO – State Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, recently partnered with 21st Ward Alderman Howard B. Brookins, Jr. and Cook County Commissioner Stanley Moore to host their annual back-to-school fair for students and families.
Moylan Highlights Free Internet Program for Chicago Public Schools
DES PLAINES, Ill. – Ahead of the approaching school year for Chicago Public Schools (CPS), state Rep. Marty Moylan, D-Des Plaines, is appreciative of the Chicago Connected program aiming to provide free high speed internet to 100,000 students, and encourages ongoing efforts to implement creative solutions while CPS students continue remote learning.
Moylan Brings Attention to National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
DES PLAINES, Ill. – September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and state Rep. Marty Moylan, D-Des Plaines, hopes to eliminate the stigma attached to mental health issues and work toward addressing the mental health crisis in our society.
Conroy Diaper Drive Donations to Assist Hundreds of Local Families
VILLA PARK, Ill. – To help local families struggling to overcome ongoing economic uncertainty amid the COVID-19 pandemic, state Rep. Deb Conroy, D – Villa Park, hosted a community diaper donation drive to benefit the Outreach House in Lombard.
Moylan Reminds Residents to Respond to 2020 Census
DES PLAINES, Ill. – State Rep. Marty Moylan, D-Des Plaines, is reminding residents who have not already done so to complete the 2020 Census by stressing the impact it will have on local funding and representation.
Moylan Highlights ICASH Program, Encourages Residents to Check it Out
DES PLAINES, Ill. – State Rep. Marty Moylan, D-Des Plaines, is highlighting the record breaking amount of money and property returned to Illinoisans through the ICASH program administered by the Treasurer’s office since 2015.
Walsh Responds to Threat of Exelon Nuclear Plant Closures
JOLIET, Ill. – State Rep. Larry Walsh, Jr., D-Elwood, issued the following statement after learning of Exelon’s plans to close nuclear plants in Dresden and Byron:
Hernández to Host Weekly Census Events to Encourage Participation
CICERO, Ill. – As the Census draws to a close, state Rep. Lisa Hernández, D-Cicero, will host weekly Cafecito gatherings in front of her office to inform and encourage residents of her district to participate in the nationwide count.
Jones Calls on ComEd to Reimburse Northern Illinois Residents for Disaster Costs
CALUMET CITY, Ill. – State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, released the following statement calling on electricity provider ComEd to reimburse residents of Northern Illinois who were impacted by recent storms for the costs of damages to their homes and businesses:
Moylan Highlights Food Distribution Schedules of Local School Districts amid COVID-19 Crisis
DES PLAINES, Ill. – Ahead of the upcoming school year, state Rep. Marty Moylan, D-Des Plaines, is outlining the food distribution procedures of local schools which have been adjusted to accommodate remote learning and correspond with COVID-19 safety protocols.
Rep. Moylan Addresses Concerns about Voting by Mail
DES PLAINES, Ill. – State Rep. Marty Moylan, D-Des Plaines, released the following statement on Thursday in regards to concerns about voting-by-mail this year:
Buckner Highlights Utility Assistance Programs
CHICAGO – As economic obstacles still face many families and residents, state Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, is highlighting utility relief programs made available in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Lilly Highlights 2020 Senior Hall of Fame Awards Extension
CHICAGO – State Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, is encouraging residents to take advantage of the extended deadline to recognize local seniors at the 2020 Senior Illinoisans Hall of Fame Awards.
Moylan Praises State’s Investment in Clean Energy, Encourages Local Development
DES PLAINES, Ill. – As an advocate of renewable energy and the economic benefits that go along with investment in it, state Rep. Marty Moylan, D-Des Plaines, firmly supports the recent investment announced by Gov. J.B. Pritzker to construct the Green Era Renewable Energy and Urban Farming Campus on Chicago’s south side.
Slaughter Highlights Gov. Pritzker’s Eviction Moratorium Extension
CHICAGO – To help ensure residents are able to remain in their homes through the COVID-19 pandemic, state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, is highlighting Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s recent extension of the eviction moratorium through Saturday, Aug. 22.